Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching Manchester; Horwich; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Prospero Teaching is seeking Teaching Assistants to support primary pupils across Horwich. Roles involve working in classrooms, with small groups, and providing 1:1 support to children with additional needs.

Flexible full-time or part-time bookings with day-to-day coverage are available. The role starts ASAP and pays a minimum of £95 per day, depending on experience and qualifications. Applicants must have Right to Work in the UK and safeguarding training.

Qualifications

• Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable.
• Experience working with children or young people.
• SEN/SEMH awareness.
• Up-to-date safeguarding training issued within the last year.

Responsibilities

• Support pupils within the classroom and small groups.
• Provide 1:1 support for individual needs.
• Assist children with additional needs and support the class teacher.
• Operate in line with safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Behaviour management

Support learning

Experience with children

SEN awareness

Education

Teaching Assistant qualifications

Education-related qualifications

Job description

Teaching Assistant

Prospero Teaching is looking for Teaching Assistants to work in primary schools across Horwich.

Acting as a work-finding service, we provide supply cover to a range of Primary Schools across the area; from small community schools to larger multi-form entry settings. Strong behaviour management skills and a positive attitude towards supporting children's learning are essential.

Location and Position Details

• Location - Various locations across Horwich
• Position - Teaching Assistant
• Type of work - Supporting pupils within the classroom, working with small groups, providing 1:1 support, assisting children with additional needs and supporting the class teacher with learning activities
• Start date - ASAP
• Duration / Likely Duration - Day-to-day bookings, with the potential for longer-term placements
• End date (if applicable) - N/A
• Contract type - Temporary
• Full time/part time - Full-time and part-time opportunities available
• Minimum rate of pay - Minimum £95 per day, depending on experience and qualifications
• Hours - Typically 8:30am - 3:30pm, although hours may vary depending on school requirements

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Teaching Assistant qualifications are desirable
• Any education-related qualifications are advantageous
• Experience working with children or young people
• SEN/SEMH awareness
• Previous experience working within a UK primary school environment is advantageous
• Up-to-date Safeguarding training issued within the last year

TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR THIS ROLE THROUGH PROSPERO TEACHING, YOU MUST:

• Hold Right to Work in the UK
• Hold an enhanced child barred list DBS certificate registered with the online update service or be willing to process a new application
• Provide two professional references covering the last two years
• Have a fully updated CV with all employment and education history includedOTHER

The successful candidate will be required to register and have passed all safeguarding/vetting checks with Prospero Teaching in order to fill this vacancy.

Any adult working with children and vulnerable young people is responsible for safeguarding and protecting the welfare of the children and young people.

Prospero Teaching can offer the successful candidate:

• Accredited continued professional development courses including safeguarding and behaviour management
• In‑house Training and Development Team
• Flexible opportunities to suit your availability
• Opportunities to gain experience across a range of local primary schoolsIND-TA